renofication: Recent Episodes
Richard Eno
Reno's Media and Film Education Podcast discusses ideas, theories and reflections on all things media/film related for his students and anyone else interested.
In this episode Reno talks with human rights and LGBTQ+ activist Peter Tatchell. They discuss Peter's Netflix documentary film, Hating Peter Tatchell, as well as his long career in human rights activism. You can find out more about Peter Tatchell's work at https://www.petertatchellfoundation.org/
In this episode Reno interviews Sander Bos from Amazon's 'Making the Cut' fashion reality show. They talk about how Sander got involved in fashion, the Amazon TV show and advice for young creative students. Meanwhile, Reno has ordered a new record player and has discovered an awesome new singer called Boniface.
In this episode Reno wonders what some of his ex-students have been up to since they moved on. He catches up with Ray Roberts and Kara Philips-Ashman. They are fascinating interviews which cover subjects such as when Ray met Jeff Goldblum, Kara becoming obsessed with embroidery to make money during lockdown and the differences between school, college and university. Meanwhile, Reno drinks cocktails on a sunny afternoon alone.
In this episode Reno muses on the current Coronavirus crisis and what it means for the future. He also re-recorded a David Byrne song called, In the Future. He also discusses a list he's made of 10 things which bring him pleasure and delight.
In this episode of Renofication he travels to Norwich to speak with Pete Morgan of Burning Shed Records. They talk about music distribution and how the music industry has changed since the glory days of the vinyl record. Reno also reminisces about one of his favourite ever bands, No-Man and talks about his favourite books, films and recent music. Check out Burning Shed at www.burningshed.com
In this episode Reno talks about how people seem too distracted when they listen to music or watch films and TV. He also talks about the point of mock exams. Reno also muses on films, music and TV he's been experiencing lately whilst planning a Sunday evening curry.
In this episode Reno attends the Magna Learning Partnership education conference where the focus was on high expectations. Reno meets and interviews the CEO of MLP, Sarah Busby and conducts a fascinating interview with David Weston from the Teacher Development Trust. Meanwhile on a rainy Sunday morning he plans a dinner of homemade pork and beef meatballs.
In episode 9 Reno talks about teaching documentary film and how this has led him to discuss the concept of truth, reality and documentary film theory with his students. As he starts to question his own reality he also makes plans to make a chilli with pan fried paprika potatoes.
In this episode Reno is tasked with listening to the rapper J Cole by his students and discusses his thoughts. He also talks about what it's like teaching something you're not that familiar with and then discusses the HBO show, Euphoria. His best friend Keiran also visits and they make a roast chicken dinner whilst Reno battles with how many potatoes he should eat.
Season 2 of Renofication returns after the summer break with an episode about new beginnings, making friends and Reno also lists his favourite films, TV, music and podcasts from the summer.
Episode 6 is all about the representation of politics in the media and the role social media has had on how politicians communicate. I interview John Glen MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury and MP for Salisbury about his job and how the media has changed politics. It's a fascinating chat and we also touch on why it's important for young people to become engaged in politics themselves.
In this episode Reno talks about the many educational visits he's done in his career and discusses what makes them so special & what (he hopes) students get out of them. At the same time he's making roast pork.
In this episode I discuss Section A of Evolving Media, the Three Case Studies for the OCR A Level Media exam.
In this episode Reno interviews his ex-student, Sean Upton, who is now an experienced teacher at Bexhill College. They talk about the purpose of film education as well as great films they don't actually like.
An outline of the Media Messages paper Section B and the kind of things which could come up and how to continue revising for it.
Here is an overview of Section A of the Media Messages paper, which you are to sit in just a couple of week! I'll be going through Section B in the next episode.